Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 903 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06687876RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin before chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if taking metformin (a diabetes pill) before standard chemoradiation can make esophageal cancer respond better. You take metformin for 2 weeks before starting standard treatment, and doctors will check your tumor with two endoscopies to see how it changes.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06690476RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of IPM514 for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IPM514 for people with a type of esophageal cancer (squamous cell). It aims to find out if the drug is safe and effective. The trial has different groups for those who have had prior treatment and those who will have surgery after treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06690645Recruiting
Stress and breast cancer treatment response
This trial studies how psychological stress might affect the success of pre-surgery breast cancer treatments (neoadjuvant therapy). If you are about to start treatment and have never had cancer therapy before, this study could help doctors understand your response better.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06692725Recruiting
Lighter chemo with immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether using less chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery works well for people with stage II or III triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to reduce side effects while still being effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06696794RecruitingPhase 3
Testing mitomycin before surgery for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests whether giving mitomycin directly into the bladder before surgery can help people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective at preventing cancer from coming back.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06698757RecruitingPhase 2
Testing different cycles of sintilimab before surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial tests how many cycles of the immunotherapy drug sintilimab given before surgery help treat colorectal cancer that is mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H). It is for locally advanced cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
Zheng'zhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06700382Recruiting
Capecitabine for TNBC after incomplete response
This trial looks at different ways to use the chemotherapy drug capecitabine for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer cells after initial treatment and surgery. It aims to find the best approach to improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07063901Recruiting
Predicting esophageal cancer treatment response with AI and imaging
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and predict how well esophageal cancer responds to chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment for better outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT06709651Recruiting
Gut bacteria treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether a treatment that targets your gut bacteria (microbiome) can help fight triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. It is for people with newly diagnosed, untreated triple-negative breast cancer that has not spread far.
Cork, MunsterAges 18 years+ - NCT06709885RecruitingPhase 2
HDAC inhibitor with chemoimmunotherapy before colon cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an HDAC inhibitor to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for a type of colon cancer called pMMR that has grown into nearby fat or deeper. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06714383RecruitingPhase 2
New drug with chemo for newly diagnosed osteosarcoma
This trial tests adding trilaciclib to standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with newly diagnosed, high-grade osteosarcoma. Trilaciclib may help protect healthy cells during chemo treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–70 - NCT06718309RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy with targeted radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06718543RecruitingPhase 2
Short-course radiation with AK112 for rectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether combining short-course radiation with an immune therapy drug (AK112) plus chemotherapy before surgery is better than radiation alone for locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes without needing stronger treatments later.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06719206Recruiting
Reducing sitting time during cancer treatment
This study looks at helping people with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer who are starting or have recently started treatment (like chemo or radiation) to sit less and move more during their treatment. If you are treated at a hospital in Uppsala or Västerås, Sweden, you may be able to join.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06719414Recruiting
Using a special MRI to predict rectal cancer response to pre-surgery therapy
This trial uses a special type of MRI scan (called amide proton transfer-weighted imaging) to look at your rectal cancer before and after chemotherapy and/or radiation. The goal is to see if the scan can predict whether the cancer has completely disappeared by the time of surgery, which could help guide future treatment decisions.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06721286RecruitingPhase 2
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma that can be surgically removed. It's for patients who haven't had prior treatment for their cancer and are in good overall health.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06725940Recruiting
PET scan to check treatment response in breast cancer
This trial uses a special PET scan to see how well your breast cancer is responding to neoadjuvant therapy (treatment given before surgery). The goal is to help doctors personalize your care by checking if the cancer is shrinking.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT06732856RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zolbetuximab plus chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests a new drug called zolbetuximab combined with chemotherapy (docetaxel, oxaliplatin, S-1) before surgery for people with locally advanced stomach cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors enough to improve surgery outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06734182RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted therapy plus chemo before surgery for HER2-mutant lung cancer
This study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (envafolimab and disitamab vedotin) plus chemotherapy (carboplatin) given before surgery for lung cancer that has a HER2 mutation. The goal is to see if this can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06735118Recruiting
Can AI help see chemo-related fatty liver?
This study uses a special MRI technique and artificial intelligence to see how chemotherapy may cause a fatty liver. It may help find liver changes early in people who have had chemo.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80 - NCT06735326RecruitingPhase 2
Fluzoparib and Bevacizumab Before Surgery for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests whether combining fluzoparib (a PARP inhibitor) with or without bevacizumab (a blood vessel growth blocker) before surgery can shrink advanced ovarian cancer. It is for women with a BRCA gene mutation whose cancer cannot be fully removed with surgery right now.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06741540Recruiting
TDCS for breast cancer patients with mild to moderate depression
This trial tests if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help improve mood and treatment outcomes in breast cancer patients with mild to moderate depression who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT06755684RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery targeted drug combo for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (befotertinib) given before surgery, either with another targeted drug (bevacizumab) or with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for people with a specific type of lung cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06755866Recruiting
Predicting chemo-radiation response with improved MRI for esophageal cancer
This trial uses a special MRI technique to see if it can predict how well esophageal cancer responds to chemo-radiotherapy before surgery. It may help doctors choose the best treatment plan for you.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 903 recruiting neoadjuvant studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a neoadjuvant trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a neoadjuvant trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.